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tyrannize over her the more, whereas if his attention was divided between five or six, and he did not behave kindly towards them, it would be very easy to deceive him. These observations, of which Mr. Mariner was interpreter, afforded very great amusement. Finow, the late Tooitonga's son (about 12 years of age,) and the females, now commenced dancing and singing, at the request of the captain, and which gave the ship's company much entertain

ment.

Before the ship's departure, Mr. Mariner was charged with several messages from the chiefs of Vavaoo to those of Hapai. Among others, Finow sent his strong recommendations to Toobo Toa to be contented with the Hapai islands, and not to think of invading Vavaoo; to stay and look to the prosperity of his own dominions, for that was the way to preserve peace and happiness: "Tell him again," said he, "that the best way to make a country powerful and strong against all enemies is to cultivate it well, for then the people have something worth fighting for, and will defend it with invincible bravery; I have adopted this plan, and his attempts upon Vavaoo will be in vain!"-Several warriors sent insulting messages to the Hapai people, saying "We shall be very happy

to see them at Vavaoo, and will take care to entertain them well, and give them plenty of bearded spears to eat, and besides, we have got some excellent Toa wood (clubs) of which we shall be glad to give them an additional treat! we hope they will come and see us before they shall have worn out the fine Vavaoo gnatoo of which they took away so much when they visited us last;" (alluding to their late unsuccessful expedition.)-Hala Api Api had considerable property at the island of Foa, and he sent a message to an old mataboole residing there, (whỏ had been a faithful servant of his father,) to gather all his moveable property, consisting of some whale's teeth and a considerable quantity of Hamoa mats, and deposit it in a house of his upon the beach, that he might come somé time under cover of the night, and secure it.

Some of the Vavaoo warriors proposed a plan, if the captain would lend them the use of the ship, to kill Toobo Toa and his greatest fighting men, in revenge for his murder of their lamented chief, the brave Toobo Neuha. The plan was for about two hundred of the choicest Vavaoo warriors to conceal themselves below on board the Favourite, and when she arrived at the Hapai islands, Toobo Toa and many other considerable' chiefs and warriors were to be invited on

board, and then the boarding nettings being hauled up that none might escape, at a signal to be given the Vavaoo people were to rush on deck and dispatch them all with their clubs. To this, of course, the captain did not consent.

Finow consigned to Mr. Mariner's care a present for Mafi Habe, consisting of a bale of fine Vavaoo gnatoo and five or six strings of handsome beads, and also his ofa tai-toogo ("love unceasing.") His wife also sent her a present of three valuable Hamoa mats, with her ofa tai, toogo.

The ship now prepared to take her departure from Vavaoo, and Mr. Mariner to take leave of his Vavaoo friends, probably for ever: the king ́again embraced him in the most affectionate manner, made him repeat his promises to return, if possible, to Tonga, and take him back to England, that he might learn to read books of history, study astronomy, and thus acquire a papalangi mind. As to the government of Vavaoo, he said that might be consigned to the care of his uncle, who would make a good king, for he was a brave man, a wise man, and withal a lover of peace. At this parting, abundance of tears were shed on both sides, Finow returned to his canoe with a heavy heart, and Mr. Mariner felt all the sweet bitterness of parting from much loved

friends to visit one's native country: he bade a long adieu to the brave and wise Finow Fiji,to the spirited and heroic Hala Api Api,-natural characters which want of opportunity render scarce, or which are not observable amid the bustle and business of civilized life. The canoe returned to the beach, the ship got under way, and steered her course to the Hapai islands, leaving Vavaoo and all her flourishing plantations lessening in the distance.

CHAP. XVI.

Preliminary remarks-Anecdote of the late king-Character of the present king-Parallel between him and his father-His humanity-His understanding-Anecdote of him respecting a gun-lock-Respecting the pulse— His love of astronomical knowledge-His observations upon European acquirements-His remarks concerning the antipodes Anecdote of him respecting the mariner's compass-His attention to the arts.-Cursory view of the character of Finow Fiji-His early warlike propensitiesHis peaceable disposition and wisdom-Cursory character of Hala Api Api-His mischievous disposition-His generosity, wisdom, heroic bravery, and occasional moderation

-His swiftness of foot-Arrival of the Favourite at the Hapai islands-Generosity of Robert Brown-Anecdote of the gunner of the Port au Prince-Three men of the Port au Prince received on board-Anecdote of an Hapai warrior-Excuses and apologies of the Hapai people in regard to the capture of the Port au Prince-The Favourite departs for the Fiji islands-Remarks on the conduct of one of the Englishmen left behind-An account of the intentions of the Hapai people towards Captain Cook-Anecdote respecting the death of this great man— Arrival of the Favourite at the island of Pau-Some account of the natives, and of the white people there-Departure of the ship from the Fiji islands, and her arrival in Macao roads-Mr. Mariner's reception by Captain Ross and by Captain Welbank-His arrival in England Concluding observations,